This is funding offered by the European Union within the framework of the Horizon 2020 Program. H2020 funds research and innovation projects in various thematic areas in the European context, with an amount of 80 billion euros to be allocated during the period 2014-2020.
How intense is the funding?
Finance up to 70% of eligible costs.
What is the amount of funding?
50,000 euros of fixed grant per project that are made in a single payment.
What additional guarantees do you require?
It does not require any additional guarantees.
Which companies may be eligible?
Applicant companies must be innovative startups or SMEs, which are registered as SMEs with a corporate form.
Type of project
- The startup or SME can present itself alone or as part of a consortium.
- The project must have a maximum duration of 6 months.
- The thematic area will depend on each call.
When the submission of the application to SME I is in a consortium...
- There are no minimum consortium requirements. The SME is free to choose the consortium according to their needs.
- SMEs can be chosen for the consortium from any EU country plus those that are members of the H2020 program.
- If the participation of an entity other than an SME (such as a large company, university, research center, etc.) is necessary, it must participate as a subcontracted company. The costs of outsourcing can never exceed 50% of the project budget.
What expenses are eligible for funding the call?
Those related to the implementation of the project, such as personnel costs, travel, equipment, infrastructure, goods and services.
Do you want to validate your fit for SME I?
Contact us through the following Form and we'll help you assess your potential fit with the call. More: Funding for Catalan startups and SMEs
